Last chance for “Hands on a Hardbody” (Aurora Theatre). Only chance for “Three Decembers” (Atlanta Opera) and openings for “Coriolanus” (Shakespeare Tavern) and “The Secret Garden” (Serenbe Playhouse). Check out the many special events, too.

New this week: “The Whale” at Actor’s Express and “Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike” at Horizon Theatre. Don’t miss “Hands on a Hardbody” at Aurora and “XPT” at the Center for Puppetry Arts. This weekend only: Atlanta Ballet creates “MAYhem.”

In addition to the previously announced co-production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” with Aurora Theatre, look for “Grand Concourse” by Heidi Schreck, “Uprising” by Atlanta’s Gabrielle Fulton and the education-themed “A+” by Sean Christopher Lewis. Also: “Avenue Q” is back for a third time — but at a new venue.